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A one-stop guide to essential resources on UN issues in the news

Food crisis

We must... leave this conference with a sense of purpose and mission, knowing that we are allied in our determination to make a difference. Only by acting together, in partnership, can we overcome this crisis, today and for tomorrow. Hundreds of millions of the world’s people expect no less.

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Sudan

UN responds to the latest developments in the country

Middle East

UN and partners in renewed push for peace in the region

Haiti

UN ready to help in rebuilding process

Algiers terror attack

In a deadly strike, terrorists bomb UN offices in Algeria

Myanmar

UN takes quick action in response to latest developments

Nepal

UN backs peace process, sets up political mission

Iraq

UN helps to promote national reconciliation, development

DR of Congo

UN plays key role in country's first democratic vote in 45 years

Ban Ki-moon: Speeches

A quick guide to Secretary -General's major statements

Afghanistan

UN helps to bring peace, relief aid and hope of recovery

Lebanon

UN moves to set up tribunal on Hariri assassination

Combating Terrorism

International community responds to threat